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Entertainmentcareers.net have a number of Animation/Graphic Design/Visual FX job listings: http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/jcat.asp?jcat=104

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures located in downtown Toronto is looking for Compositors to join the visual effects team.

The company was founded in 1994 and is one of Canada’s leading digital visual effects and animation studios.  Over a decade later, C.O.R.E. has successfully built three divisions: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, C.O.R.E. Toons and C.O.R.E. Feature Animation. Over the years, with the underlying philosophy that a studio designed by artists for artists fosters the best creative environment, C.O.R.E. has produced award-winning work for more than 55 Feature Films, 24 Television Series and 24 Movies of the Week.

C.O.R.E. offers an exciting work environment; our open work structure allows for creativity and fun at the same time.  The continuous flow of interesting new projects that are awarded from major studios and production companies makes working at C.O.R.E. a unique and fulfilling experience.

Job Duties:

• Create vfx elements and complete shots using various cg, live action or other elements
• Work with other compositors, matte painters and cg artists
• Make timely corrections to work when required
• Take creative direction from leads and/or VFX Supervisor
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of software packages such as Fusion, Shake, Combustion
• Knowledge of pftrack, photoshop, synth eyes/mokey an asset
• Excellent eye for colour, lighting and composition
• Excellent ability to assess shot requirements, flag potential problems and facilitate solutions
• Accredited post secondary school compositing course or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in compositing visual effects for feature film
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Qualified applicants can send their demo reel in DVD-R format with cover letter and breakdown to:

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures
Attention: Recruiting
461 King St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1K7

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Via Datascope

Lead Artist
London
Salary: £40k

As the Lead Artist you’ll be required to manage the day to day operations of a talented art team.
A proven track record of working on games with strong stylisation is necessary. Traditional 2D draughtsmanship would be a distinct advantage. Character animation skills would be a bonus. Minimum software knowledge would include 3DS MAX or Maya, and Photoshop.

Contact Matt Rock: matt@datascope.co.uk

Web listing: http://www.datascope.co.uk/newsletter_may2009.htm

Post via creativeheads.net:

Senior Animator
Image Engine
Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada

Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: Canada

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Senior Animator must have a professional demo reel that demonstrates examples of high-end television or feature film non-character and character animation. Exceptionally strong cinematic skills are a must. Excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to take direction are essential.

Job Description

• Animate dynamic, believable and appealing non-character and characters assets
• Deliver animation assets on time and at a high level of quality
• Clearly communicate progress and issues
• Be willing to understand and act upon direction

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years VFX experience working on episodic television and/or feature films
• Expert knowledge in Maya – this is a senior level position
• Ideal candidate will be a strong visual storyteller and well-versed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity

Image Engine
15 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5Y 1H4
604-874-5634
604-708-8433 FAX
http://www.image-engine.com